2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 846 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 522 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |